Acting NYPD commissioner thanks officers for subway rescue
Hannah Kliger spoke with Acting NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and the two officers in an exclusive interview.
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Hannah Kliger spoke with Acting NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and the two officers in an exclusive interview.
The acting NYPD commissioner personally thanked two officers who saved a man's life on the subway tracks in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger spoke exclusively with the commissioner and those officers.
Around 4:20 p.m. Friday, police said the child had been found safe.
Mayor Eric Adams has displayed a wallet-sized photo of Officer Robert Venable multiple times since taking office.
There was a nearly 17% drop in shooting incidents.
Amid a rash of gun violence across New York City, the NYPD is offering some hopeful news.
The NYPD says a CVS employee stabbed a man to death inside the store early Thursday.
Police said they took two persons of interest into custody for the Fordham Heights shooting.
A ceremony was held at the 46th Precinct in the Bronx, where the 12-year veteran was assigned.
Wednesday marks six years since NYPD Detective Miosotis Familia was shot and killed on the job in the Bronx. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44u4gwd
Police say an 18-year-old was shot in the leg and died at around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday in Fordham Heights.
Body camera video shows the officers jump into action and climb down onto the tracks at the Utica Avenue station.
Police say he suffered a medical emergency and fell onto the tracks in Brooklyn.
Familia was killed in the line of duty six years ago in the Bronx.
More than 60,000 shells and effects were launched from five barges on the East River.
It happened shortly before noon on West 137th Street. Police said there was no criminality involved.
CBS New York's Ali Bauman has more on the gathering crowds on the East Side and the NYPD's preparations to keep everyone safe.
The NYPD is searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a subway assault in Lower Manhattan.
It happened around 4 a.m. at 44th Street and 4th Avenue.
Anibal Cruz, 36, charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Wesley Vasquez.
CBS New York's Ali Bauman has more on how people are feeling now inside their little oasis in Hamilton Heights.
It was just one of several shootings that impacted dozens of people across the city over the weekend.
Nine shootings impacted dozens of people across the city over the weekend, but the majority of the violence unfolded in the Bronx. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
A Hyundai reported stolen was going north on Audubon Avenue when it collided with a Jeep heading west on 179th.
The department is placing barricades and preparing the more than 115 cameras it will use to protect spectators.
The World Trade Center Memorial Plaza is a place to mourn, and a place to move forward. One World Trade Center is perhaps the greatest symbol of resilience.
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
Four former presidents plan to gather at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump will visit the Pentagon.
A solemn ceremony, including seven moments of silence, will be held at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in Lower Manhattan.
The FBI used the Intrepid Museum to help conduct the massive investigation after 9/11.
The World Trade Center Memorial Plaza is a place to mourn, and a place to move forward. One World Trade Center is perhaps the greatest symbol of resilience.
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
A solemn ceremony, including seven moments of silence, will be held at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in Lower Manhattan.
The FBI used the Intrepid Museum to help conduct the massive investigation after 9/11.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
Middletown, New Jersey, had more residents killed in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, than any other town outside of New York City.
The Empty Sky Memorial at Liberty State Park in Jersey City honored the hundreds of New Jersey residents killed in the 9/11 attacks Thursday.
A U.S. Army intelligence officer from New Jersey says he has never felt like he needed to choose between his Muslim faith and his service.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Many remember an image featuring longtime FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith that spread around the world in the days following the 9/11 attacks -- an image of bravery and hope.
Retired at the time, Beckwith, who spent 30 years with the FDNY, responded to the devastation at ground zero and was captured in an iconic moment with President George W. Bush. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A man accused of killing a Long Island woman was fatally shot by police officers in Massachusetts on Wednesday night, officials say.
New water rescue equipment can now reach swimmers in distress before rescue crews can even reach the water. Nassau County Police on Thursday unveiled drones equipped with flotation devices to reach people in trouble in a matter of seconds. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Though none of them were even born in 2001, students at Commack High School continue to pass on memories of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Four former presidents plan to gather at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump will visit the Pentagon.
Many remember an image featuring longtime FDNY firefighter Bob Beckwith that spread around the world in the days following the 9/11 attacks -- an image of bravery and hope.
As governor of New York on Sept. 11, 2001, George Pataki was responsible for many of the decisions being made at the highest level of state government. He recently reflected on that somber day.
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Ray Kelly, the longest-serving NYPD commissioner in history, is widely credited with driving down crime and ramping up the department's counterterrorism capacity.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
As of late August, the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund has received 112,000 claims, awarding more than $18 billion.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 10-3 on Thursday night to tighten the AL East race.
Jude Terry and Armindo Sieb each scored a goal, Hugo Lloris had his MLS-leading 12th shutout this season, and Los Angeles FC beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 to snap a six-game winless streak.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees' history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A number of our colleagues were working in the newsroom, witnessing the tragedies in real time.
From tons of mangled steel to an empty plot to the beautiful memorial, the World Trade Center complex has transformed over the past 25 years. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook discusses the upcoming memorial ceremony, and Aziza Shuler recalls the events that unfolded 25 years ago.
The weather will be good Friday, but watch for showers Saturday night and Sunday morning. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
A 77-year-old man was killed and his 52-year-old daughter was one of two women hospitalized after they were struck by a truck driver in Chinatown on Thursday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
